Less than a month till Christmas, and already we’re alternating between snowfall and flooding. The true Canadian way is to persevere through the most bipolar of weather, and the best method of forgetting your dwindling bank account is to get out and do things!
Let’s start off with what the musical community has to offer this weekend, starting with Ill Scarlet playing Mavericks Thursday night with Lemon Cash, Stereokid and Remember the Fire. Patty Bolands is holding their 5th Annual No Pants Party Thursday night as well, allowing the people of Ottawa to be blissfully free below the waist and making it socially acceptable to be in public without pants.
Friday night, The Museum of Nature hosts Parabola, Chrono Trigger, Hootenanny and members Pascal Huot and Yolande Laroche of Pony Girl putting on a special DJ set of their musical selections. Chrono Trigger will feature musicians from Pony girl as well, and Pascal Huot shot the video for Parabola’s song ‘Do The Astral Plane’.
In addition, La Petit Morte Gallery is having Dustin Finer & Daniel Freder + Bosveld Thursday night. The event is hosted by Ottawa New Music creators who worked assisting and promoting contemporary artists, and local record label Pop Drone. The evening consists of a combination of arranged and improvised music by Finer, accompanied by lighting installations by his collaborator Freder. Tokyo Police Club also play Ritual Friday with Said the Whale and The Pack A.D.
Local rock stars Mosely play Zaphod’s Saturday alongside Toronto natives Wildlife and Vancouver pop-rockers Dear Rouge. Those wanting to hear more of Mosely’s new singles like “Friends” should make sure to pick up tickets early.
Lagwagon, Swingin’ Utters and This Legend play Saturday night at Ritual, as does The BCASA, Average Times, and The Dirty Church at House of Targ. Also make sure to check out Ppl. Nightclub on Saturday for Bowties and Stilettos. Proceeds will be donated in support of the Mental Health Association.
The Record Centre is having Record Store Day Friday where everything in store is 15-20% off. Enjoy free coffee and snacks while Organ Eyes plays in the background. And if you like Organ Eyes check out their set at House of Targ Thursday night when they play alongside Hooded Fang and Blonde Elvis.
The arts and craft shows kick off today with Immigrant Women’s Association Art Exhibition and Sale. Studio Sixty-Six also has an Under $500 Holiday Show and Fundraiser which donates proceeds from the event to the Centretown Community Health Centre in support for their Youth and Preteen programs. Patrick Gordon Framing is holding their annual Christmas Art Extravaganza on Friday and has a listing of artist’s who’s work can be found at the show on their Facebook event page.
Friday the Nepean Visual Arts Centre is holding its Create a Heirloom workshop where families can create their very own holiday tradition by putting together pieces to be worked on for years to come. This is also the last weekend for the Fair Trade Festival Sale. The Hintonburg Public House has Crystal Beshara teaching how to paint every Sunday, this week’s is holiday themed.
Tonight Venus Envy is holding a Naughty Bits Book Club for anyone within the gender variant community, or those looking for open discussion on relationships, sex and sexuality.
On-going until the 30th is the 29th European Union Film Festival which has every country represented from Estonia to Bulgaria, Czech Republic to the Ukraine. The listing of Films being screened is incredible, and even those who dislike subtitles would have an amazing time with the visual aspect alone for the majority. Also on-going is the 27th Annual Art of Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition starting on Saturday and running until December 31st at L.A. Pai Gallery.
There’s no excuse not to get Holiday shopping done with all the arts and crafts sales, and no excuse for staying indoors with all these activities (except the cold!). Try and enjoy the last ice and slush-free days we have left here in the city, and get out to support your local musicians and artisans!
Le weekend @Basement819
Photo courtesy of the National Arts Centre.
Après une semaine parmi nous, l’hiver nous a déjà largués, l’instant d’un moment. C’est le temps de sortir profiter du temps doux ce weekend – avant que le froid glacial reprenne le contrôle de nos vies.
Un weekend ça se commence le jeudi!
Bon ça suffit, on ne se justifie plus! Nos weekends commence le jeudi et vous allez devoir vous y faire! Jeudi soir, Salomé Leclerc est de passage à la quatrième salle du Centre national des Arts (CNA) pour nous présenter son nouvel album intitulé 27 fois l’aurore. Vous avez donc l’occasion de découvrir cette artiste intrigante dans l’ambiance très intime qu’offre la quatrième salle du CNA!
Une double finaliste du prix Polaris à Gatineau?
Parlant d’artistes à découvrir, la ville de Gatineau nous présente Basia Bulat ce vendredi soir du côté de la salle Jean-Despréz. Cette auteure-compositrice-
On consomme local avec un Marché de Noël
Le décompte est commencé! Moins d’un mois avant Noël…! Pour l’occasion le Musée canadien de l’histoire nous présente du 27 au 30 novembre, son traditionnel Marché de Noël qui nous revient pour une cinquième année. Vous pourrez découvrir 70 exposants dans le décor unique qu’offre la Grande Galerie du musée. C’est donc une belle occasion de rencontrer les artisans locaux en plus d’encourager les l’achat local. Il y aura sur place des fromages, du pain, des friandises, des aliments biologiques, des alcools fins, divers objets d’art, des bijoux originaux et des accessoires de mode… etc! Imaginez-vous donc que l’entrée pour cet évènement est gratuite!! Pour connaître la liste complète des exposants, consultez le lien suivant.
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